Student Health & Emotional Support
The health and safety (both physical and emotional) of your students is a top priority at MSC, and we are committed to providing access to students in need. Assistance in scheduling visits for health and counseling can be scheduled by calling the Office of Student Affairs at (580) 387-7139 in advance or students can contact the Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma (580-371-2343) or Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center (580-371-3019) directly.
In Case of Emergency
- Medical Emergency: call 911
- Mental Health Emergency (in Oklahoma): call 988
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you're in crisis and you need support, call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat
Health Services
Murray State College has an agreement with the Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma to provide primary health care to Murray State College students at a discounted rate. The MSC student rate for primary health care is $25 per office visit as well as 50% discount on medical services rendered, including lab and x-ray as well as a pharmacy discount of up to 60% off. In addition, FHCSO is offereing free Covid-19 vaccines and testing.
Their clinic is located at 610 E. 24th Street in Tishomingo (Click here for hours). Students in need of services must bring their MSC student ID or other forms of identification and identify themselves as an MSC student to receive any reduction in costs for MSC students. Click here for a FHCSO Flyer with more information.
Student Counseling Services
Murray State College is committed to assisting students in all areas of their lives. Student success and well-being is of the utmost importance and it is our goal to improve the quality of life so that personal and academic growth can take place. MSC suggests students utilize the services provided through our pending partnership below.
Name | Location | Cost | Purpose |
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Student Support Services |
MSC in Tishomingo and Ardmore | FREE | To enhance academic skills, increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates for eligible first-generation, low-income or disabled students who have an academic need for program services. |
Student Success Center | MSC Tishomingo and Ardmore, Online Services available | FREE | To enhance the academic and personal development of students through proactive and innovative programs. |
Student Veterans Association | MSC in Tishomingo and Ardmore | FREE | To provide a support network for veteran students, spouses, and dependents of veterans and to assist other veteran-related groups and programs in our communities. |
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers, Professional Psychologist 108 W Main St 2530 S Commerce St. |
Ardmore/Tishomingo | Depends on insurance. |
To empower those that live with mental illness, so that they may thrive. 24/7 Crisis hotline available at 1 (800) 522-1090 |
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs | Ardmore | FREE | This center provides care for male and female wartime veterans to honor their military service to this great country. |
The Chickasaw Nation: Tishomingo Behavioral Health Clinic 817 E. 6th St. |
Tishomingo |
YOU PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY *Chickasaw Citizens |
Behavioral health providers believe mental health concerns and stress can affect the whole family. They have open services available that can include the entire family unit. |
Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma 610 E. 24th Street |
Tishomingo |
There is a $25 co-pay for MSC students. For others it depends on insurance. They accept private insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, Soonercare, and most other insurances. However, for those with no insurances, a fee will be based on a sliding scale according to income. |
To offer affordable, high-quality care to our patients through comprehensive services. |
Students or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking can get assistance or chat through The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
For additional assistance, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (580) 387-7139.
Mental Health Helplines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988 Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990
Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
- Free 24/7 crisis counseling and support for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters
- Call for yourself or on behalf of someone else from anywhere in the United States to be connected to a trained counselor. Support is available in Spanish and more than 100 other languages. The service is free and confidential and provided by SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).
- The helpline is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, incidents of mass violence, infectious disease outbreaks, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events.
When to use the helplines and what to expect
Use the helplines as soon as you feel you or a friend are in crisis. Trauma, depression, substance abuse, difficulties with family and relationships, and high stress are all valid reasons to reach out. You should never feel your problem is too small or insignificant.
You will never be judged for the problems you are dealing with. The crisis counselor’s goal is to help you make healthy decisions and feel safe. You will be asked some questions about your feelings, social situation, safety, and any thoughts of suicide that you or the person you are calling about might be having. Answering truthfully will help the crisis counselor connect you to the resources you need.
Other helplines
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Free, confidential, 24/7. Chat option available at rainn.org.
Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Free, confidential, 24/7. Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. To view other services info (like text and chat options) and times of availability, visit thetrevorproject.org.
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
1-800-931-2237
Free, confidential. Chat option available at nedawareness.org.
2-1-1
211 Free. Provides information and referral (I&R) services connecting people to local community government, non-profit and faith-based services. Types of services listed in 2-1-1 databases include (but are not limited to): Food, Shelter, Transportation, Mental Health Services, Legal Assistance, Environmental, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Care, Aging Services, Youth Services and more. 2-1-1 services are provided by a wide range of contact centers across the country.
Phone: 211 Website: http://www.211.org